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Which drug is preferred for patients with a history of movement disorders?

Paliperidone

Risperidone

Quetiapine

Quetiapine is known to have a lower likelihood of causing movement disorders in patients with a history of such issues.

Paliperidone, risperidone, and olanzapine are all antipsychotic medications that have been associated with higher rates of movement disorders, such as tardive dyskinesia, in patients with a history of movement disorders. Therefore, they would not be the preferred choice for these patients.

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Olanzapine

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